Cervical cancer death rates in the United Kingdom have fallen by 80% since 1950 Reported deaths from cervical cancer per 100,000 women. In 1950, there were 8.6 deaths from cervical cancer per 100,000 women By 2021, this had fallen to 1.7

Your slow news story for the day: Death rates for cervical cancer in the United Kingdom have fallen by 80% since 1950 from 8.6 deaths per 100,000 women to 1.7
ourworldindata.org/data-insight... @ourworldindata.org

Currently, 0% of my goal atm, so any sales would be greatly appreciated 💕

Money raised will be going towards editing, layout, and art commissions for upcoming work such as LifeBlood, the Cakeish Corner update, and one other solo journalling game that's still in its infancy ✨️

I'm making one last push to let people know about this online talk -- sponsored by the British Library in conjunction with their current exhibition on fairy tales. The live stream starts at 7:30 tonight, but if you buy a ticket *before* the event you can watch it any time over the next 7 days.

Speaking of good podcasts, it's a shame to say goodbye to one of my favourite gaming podcasts, but glad to see it'll be getting a finale. If you're at all interested in how to present adventures, either as a writer or as a GM, this show's back catalogue is so valuable.

I love a bit of bobbins.

Pendentif rond avec le contour en métal ouvragé. Le bijou porte une broderie sur fond noir, représentant une araignée avec des couleurs turquoise, violet, rose et jaune.

Vue de biais de la broderie.

J'ai testé une araignée des années 80 :)

The cyberattack on The British Library in October 2023 knocked out ebooks and almost ever other computer thing there for years.

Ebooks just came back. They were knocked out everywhere using the BL’s license (legal deposit libraries I think? More libraries?)

Distributed physical copies matter.

"In the place of problem-solving technology, companies have jumped on successive bandwagons like NFTs, the metaverse, and large language models. What these all have in common is that they are not built to really solve a market problem. They are built to make VCs and companies rich"

I may have seen this before but it brings me immense joy to see it again. ☺️

Boney M hits on a mechanical organ YouTube video by The Mechanical Music Man

What a time to be alive!

youtu.be/V74n68YhKeg?...

Prints on my inprnt shop are 15% off.

www.inprnt.com/gallery/soma...

The issue with many "cozy" games is they're so vibes-focused, they lose sight of the CONTENT of the media they're emulating. Yes, "The Wind in the Willows" involves sitting around drinking tea, but it also includes such heartwarming episodes as "Mr. Toad steals a car" and "Rat and Mole meet God".

Afternoon Encounters 🌴

If it goes well I may run it again, move it around, etc. You never know!

Well, I'm still sorry you can't make it if you might want to.

Academics of the world, do with this info what you may. Even better, uninstall it from your devices 🧪

Afraid so. I've picked a place between Euston and St Pancras to give folks a half a chance of getting there, but it is still London. Sorry!

Tabletop Unconference 2026 An unconference-style gathering for tabletop game-makers to meet and chat with each other about projects, problems, and ideas. The venue (and thus the date) will be confirmed based on the number of pe...

Just a little event I'm planning: ti.to/tabletop-unc...

Hellebore no. 15 - The Green Issue, with bluebells and daisies

IT’S HERE!

Nature sprites, magical blooms, holy and unholy trees, wild men of the woods, numinous forests, dying-and-reviving deities.

Shipping starts now.

👉🏼 helleborezine.com/products/the-green-issue

An island chain with Very French Names.

Six of Marsh's fabulously and sinister character illustrations for GOLD TEETH. Eighteenth century hats and wigs abound.

Six non-player characters designed by Marsh Davies, each set within a picture frame reflecting their demeanour. Meet them on the high seas, and in low places in GOLD TEETH.

A port on an island where things are not going smoothly for the powers that be.

Hey, so we recently posted these extremely fine maps and character designs by @marshdavies.bsky.social in an update for our GOLD TEETH backers.

Might as well do the same here, because you can still pre-order: www.kickstarter.com/projects/149... Our pirate RPG book should absolutely not be missed!

Still looking for folks who'd be interested testing out an eReader app

a man sits at a desk in a room with bunk beds and bookshelves Alt: A gif from an anime. A person is sat at their desk for a moment, before slowly slumping to the floor. Papers spill from their desk.

I thought I'd recovered from my early April illness a few days ago.

It seems that my sinuses, lungs, and energy levels have teamed up to inform me that I was quite mistaken about this.

Work flows to the competent until they drown.

This is my favorite time of year. When green comes swooshing back to soften all the edges in the landscapes and our souls. 💚🌱🌿🌳💚

"Sergeant, what inspires you?"

Walking Tank from @westfaliaminis.bsky.social for @trenchcrusade.bsky.social

Never start a project hungry.

#miniaturepainting #trenchcrusade #beans #nerdlings #minipainting

Coming soon: Beck's End - A Folk Horror Audio Drama An atmospheric folk horror audio drama set in a remote English village, where something ancient stirs beneath the water.

Just want to share the pre-launch for our Kickstarter for Beck's End an atmospheric folk horror audiodrama set in the Lake District, by @mostlymarknixon.bsky.social and @shadowsatthedoor.bsky.social Productions: becksend.com - please share to anyone who might be interested!

Scratch those, I'm now looking at Sat 20th June! 😅

Very rude of people to book the venue before I can.

VERY COOL PERSON: It's four-twenty, you know what that means?

ME: Hell yeah! [starts shoving blackbirds into a pie]

With 23 years of continuous work as a letterer, and over 30 years of print/production experience, I’m now unable to find any new lettering work in comics.
Please keep me in mind when staffing your creator-owned projects and please consider requesting me on your WFH projects 🙏

Ahhh I see. As a consultant I suppose it's often my job to show up and say 'Well, this sucks, doesn't it?' out loud when the regular staff can't.